What Does it Mean to Gig American Workers?
The “gig economy” sends most of the profits out of town Pouty, whiney, spoiled-bratism is not nice coming from a four-year-old — but it’s grotesque when it comes … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Who Says Crime Doesn’t Pay?
Whoever said that crime doesn’t pay hasn’t seen Wall Street. Hey, can we all just stop complaining that our government coddles Wall Street’s big money-grubbing banks? Sure, they … Read more
Why Bernie Sanders Will, Should and Must Stay in the Race
Actually, Bernie Sanders has already won Surprisingly, this week’s prize for “Stupidest Political Comment in the Presidential Race” doesn’t go to Donnie Trump or Ted Cruz. Rather, the … Read more
Panama Papers Reveal Scandalous Hypocrisy
Nefarious political critters are scrambling, backed into a corner by the “Panama Papers” It’s always educational to observe the behavior of wildlife in their natural habitat. For example, … Read more
How Do You Make Change Happen? Show Up
If all you do is show up once a month or so, you can make a difference. In my travels and conversations this year, I’ve been encouraged that … Read more
Where Does the GOP’s Right-Wing Grouchiness Come From?
The tea party may seem new, but it’s the same ol’ GOP party of ‘no.’ I’ve found it! I’ve discovered the original document from which today’s tea party … Read more
How to Make Billboards Uglier
OK, people, we need to discuss billboards. Yes, we really must. Billboards must be living creatures, for they appear to propagate, spreading everywhere, growing to enormous size, shouting … Read more
To Get America Moving, Tax Financial Transactions
No soak-the-rich-idea, but common sense: We should tax financial transactions. The financial transactions tax is not an idea whose time has just now come; it simply has returned. … Read more
Why Should You and I Have to Keep Paying Mitch McConnell’s Salary?
Scalia is dead, but Mitch McConnell is brain dead Antonin Scalia is gone. The nastiest and noisiest of right-wingers on the Supreme Court is dead. But he can’t … Read more
How Big Pharma is Trying to Improve its Image
Big Pharma tries to deal with the pesky matter of public anger at price gouging. Big news, people! Especially for those of you upset by the skyrocketing prices … Read more
